INSIDE DEFY Kids A-2 Hawaii Word on the Street A-3 Law of War A-4 Every Clime and Place A-6 Recruiting A-8 Salutes A-10 Military Blotter A-11

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Nearly 1,000 Marines, Sailors, and civilians gathered beneath the overcast Hawaii sky to bid farewell to Lt. Gen. Frank Libutti, as he relinquished com- mand of Marine Forces Pacific to Lt. Gen. Earl B. Hailston, in a sunset ceremony Friday. The ceremony, which took place aboard the MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, airfield, was attended by Gen. James L. Jones, Commandant of the Marine Corps; several flag officers; and Hawaii elected officials. Lieutenant Gen. Libutti had held the position of commander, Marine Forces Pacific since August 1998. The duties of commander, MarForPac, also include: commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific; commander, U.S. Marine Corps Bases, Pacific; commander, U.S. Marine Forces, U.S. Central Command; and commander, Combined Forces Command, United Nations Command, Korea. “(Lieutenant Gen. Libutti), Marine Forces Pacific has excelled under your command. Your stalwart support of U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. Central Command, and Combined Forces Cpl. Roman Yurek Command, United Nations Command, Colors representing the ten different units that answer to the commanding general of Marine Forces Pacific flew high as the Korea, has bolstered the Marine Corps’ Commander, MarForPac, Lt. General Libutti, relinquished his command to Lt. Gen. Hailston Friday evening at the helicopter pad at MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. This marked the second time that Lt. Gen. Hailston has assumed a command from Lt. Gen. Libutti; component role in contingency planning the first was III Marine Expeditionary Force. and operations with our joint service partners,” said Gen. Jones in a letter read “Without a lot of fan- Lieutenant during the ceremony. “Your leadership fare, they answer the call Gen. Libutti and energy directly contributed to your to duty – to serve, to fight “The ... 80,000 passed the Marines’ successes during operations in and win, and to support MarForPac col- East Timor, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Yemen, peace-keeping, peace en- Marines and ors to Lt. Gen. as well as in exercises in Korea, Australia, forcement, and humani- Hailston, who Thailand, and .” tarian relief operations as Sailors ... are my assumed com- Lieutanant Gen. Libutti thanked a host directed. They are chal- mand after a of friends, family and co-workers during lenged every day to meet pride and joy.” successful tour his speech at the ceremony and gave a re- our high standards, and to in Okinawa as sounding thanks to the Marines of maintain their readiness – Lt. Gen. Frank Libutti commanding MarForPac. and they do that with con- Former Commander, Marine Forces general, III Pacific “In closing, let me turn my attention to fidence, and with a mysti- Marine the troops. The Marines who stand in cal sense of their great Expeditionary formation before you represent some heritage and with un- Force and com- 80,000 Marines and Sailors of this com- waivering devotion to our your esprit. I shall remember you always mander, mand – they are my pride and joy. They beloved Corps. and that memory shall warm my heart Marine Corps Bases, Japan. are the best this nation has to offer,” Lt. “Fellow Marines, thank you for your and soul in the days ahead – God bless, Gen. Libutti said. support; for your professionalism; for and Semper Fi.” See MARFORPAC, A-3 ‘Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!’ Commandant promotes Gomer Pyle Pfc. Jason E. Miller earn it. Jim Nabors is responsible for and had the best intentions. Combat Correspondent showing the world that Marines can Even though he made a lot of mis- make mistakes, and that we’re not takes, no one ever turned their back For most privates first class, it afraid to come back and correct on him, the commandant said. usually takes just eight short them, “ said Gen. Jones. “I’ve always been a fan of the months time in grade to pick up It’s an honor to promote the show and I think that Marines today lance corporal, but for Jim Nabors, Marine Corps’ most senior Pfc.,” he can still identify with it. I know that the actor who portrayed America’s added. the nickname ‘Gomer Pyle’ is still most loveable leatherneck Gomer “It’s too much power. I don’t given to recruits today who need a Pyle, it took almost 37 years. know if I can handle it,” Nabors little more work in basic training,” Nabors was not only promoted to said. Gen. Jones said. lance corporal Aug. 9, but he was al- Throughout the 5 years that During Nabors speech at the cer- so awarded the title of “Honorary Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. aired on tele- emony, he explained that no matter Marine” by the Commandant of the vision, Pyle always demonstrated what Pyle did, he always did his Pfc. Jason E. Miller Marine Corps, Gen. James L. Jones the qualities that Marines today still best to see the good side of every- in a ceremony at Camp H.M. Smith. Gen. James L. Jones pins lance corporal chevrons on live by. one, even his drill instructor, Sgt. Jim Nabors, who portrayed Gomer Pyle on the television “The title of Marine is something He always wore the uniform cor- series, during a promotion ceremony Aug. 9. we don’t just give away, you have to rectly. He was always honest, polite See GOMER, A-10 3rd Marine Regiment represents Marine Corps in Tongan exercise Sgt. Richard W. Holtgraver Jr. Tongatapu where they then board- conduct peace enforcement field Combat Correspondent ed the USS Frederick and sailed al- training exercises with the Tongan most 200 miles north to the small is- Defense Services. Marines and Sailors from 3rd land of Vava’u. A large portion of the mission will Marine Regiment left Aug. 10 to Tafakula is a Marine Forces be to provide medical and dental as- show the people of Tonga the hu- Pacific sponsored, III Marine sistance and limited engineer help manitarian side of the Expeditionary Force executed exer- as part of a Humanitarian Civic Navy and Marine Corps team dur- cise conducted in Tonga. The United Assistance operation. ing Exercise Tafakula. States Navy will conduct cross In conjunction with the humani- More than 80 Marines and Sailors training with the Tongan Navy, and tarian effort, two platoons from flew to the main island of the United States Marine Corps will See TONGA, A-10 A-2 •August 16, 2001 HAWAII MARINE

MCBH NEWS BRIEFS CREDO TO HOST RETREAT Open to all military and civilian base pa- trons and their families, the next opportu- nity for individuals to attend a CREDO per- sonal growth retreat is Friday through Sunday. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, values, dreams and feelings about their lives in a peaceful and safe environ- ment — a setting of unconditional love and confidentiality. CREDO will be held in Building 1368, which is between Waterfront Operations and the Hale Koa Campgounds. For more information, call Chaplain Scott Carlson at 257-1941, ext. 225.

MARINE CORPS SUPPORT NETWORK An important asset is available to Marine families that are experiencing financial hard- ship resulting from deaths, fires, floods, or other catastrophic events. When hardships exceed the capability of local commands, leaders can turn to the Marine Corps Support Network, which maintains a data- base of organizations that provide support. The MCSN can be accessed through cer- tain Marine Corps Community Services per- sonnel and through the Casualty Assistance Kevin Wolfe, D.E.F.Y. blue team member, receives help from his peers as he makes his way up the wall. Calls . For more details, refer to White Letter 01- 01. Kids defy gravity in Ropes Course

TOYS FOR TOTS VOLUNTEER Story and Photos by Lance Cpl. Luis R. Agostini BRIEFS Combat Correspondent Volunteers will be meeting at the Bachelor Officer Quarters Conference Room, Bldg. “D.E.F.Y.! D.E.F.Y.! D-E-F-Y!” Defy 503, the next three Wednesdays from 9 to 10 alcohol! Defy drugs! D.E.F.Y.!” a.m. “I can’t hear you!” Toys for Tots volunteers are encouraged to “I’m D.E.F.Y. proud!” attend at least one of the briefs to learn about That was the chant heard at the be- the history and traditions of the Toys for Tots ginning and end of Drug Education program. For Youth’s trip to the Ropes Course New volunteers will also be allowed to at Ewa Beach, Friday morning. sign up during the briefs. Toys for Tots will “I expect kids accept volunteers all the way up until to gain confi- Christmas. dence out of the The Toys for Tots campaign provided course, and we more than 50,000 toys for children on Oahu want the men- and neighboring Hawaiian islands in 2000. tors to be able to However, this year’s goal is to provide more get the kids to Above — Placing his trust and confidence in his team, a D.E.F.Y. member is be- ing elevated by his team members on the “Breathtaker”. than 55,000 toys for needy children in trust them,” Below — D.E.F.Y. gathers together after a long, hard day at the Ropes Course Hawaii. said Sgt. Henry at Ewa Beach. The group will have their next meeting in September. Certificates of appreciation are provided Jones, D.E.F.Y. for support, and Marines may qualify for the director. Volunteer Service Medal. D.E.F.Y. Contact Staff Sgt. Villarreal at 257-1077, kicked off the ext. 232, to volunteer and provide hope dur- day at Ewa ing the Christmas holidays. Beach with a group stretch, D.E.F.Y. member with Jones lead- Bryce Kuhn leaps Hawaii off the platform on ing the exercis- the zipline. es. Next was a MARINE game of human Commanding General Brig. Gen. R. E. Parker Jr. knot, in which children used team- Public Affairs Director Maj. Chris Hughes Public Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt. Rhys Evans work and communication skills to Press Chief Sgt. Robert Carlson free themselves. Several children in- Editor Aiko Brum Lifestyles Editor Cpl. Roman Yurek terlocked hands, and the objective The Hawaii Marine is an unofficial newspaper pub- was to have every member free them- lished every Thursday by RFD Publications, Inc., 45-525 selves from the group. ported the person with the selected their time, a chance to interact with Luluku Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744, a private firm in no “Elephants and giraffes” was next. animal’s lower-body movements. the children. way connected with the U.S. Marine Corps under exclu- A circle was formed around an indi- They had five seconds to put togeth- “We want to influence them in a sive contract to the U.S. Marine Corps. This civilian en- vidual who would randomly point er the animal. good way at a young age,” said Staff terprise newspaper is an authorized publication for mem- out another person and call out an an- The group moved on to the obsta- Sgt. Jon Jerome, D.E.F.Y mentor. “We bers of the military services. imal, such as an elephant, giraffe, or cles. Safety harnesses were used for educate children about some of the Contents of the “Hawaii Marine” are not necessar- frog. The person called on emulated all of the obstacles. things they may face in the street, like ily the official views of or endorsed by the United States the animal’s facial gestures, and the The participants divided into two drugs, alcohol, and gangs,” said Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. people on each side of him or her sup- groups, and alternated Jerome. Marine Corps. All advertising is provided by RFD turns at obstacles, “Kids will watch and emulate Publications, Inc., 235-5881. which included the every move you make and every The appearance of advertising in the “Hawaii Marine” “Breathtaker”, a pulley word you say, so you have to be care- including inserts and supplements does not constitute en- system where a group ful around them. You really have to dorsement of the firms’ products and services by the member is elevated by his adjust to kids in this program,” said DoD, DoN or the U.S. Marine Corps of the products or team members who are Sgt. Henry Jones, D.E.F.Y director. services advertised pulling a rope attached to “Everything the kids do, the vol- Everything advertised in the Hawaii Marine shall be the child’s harness, which unteers do. We can’t smoke, drink so- made available for purchase, use or patronage without is then let go for a swing. da or do other things people normal- regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, The other obstacle was ly do in a regular environment,” said marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or the dangling line and zip Jones. any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or pa- line. The D.E.F.Y. mem- “Some kids just stay home, watch tron. bers ascended a wooden television and play video games. Editorial content or public service announcements (i.e. pole, walked across a rope D.E.F.Y. gives kids a chance to get ac- all content other than paid advertisements) is edited, pre- while holding on to anoth- tive, learn and have fun,” said Jones. pared and provided by the Public Affairs Office aboard er rope overhead, went Mentors must go through a two- Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Opinions expressed are not across and then took a ride day training curriculum, which cov- to be considered an official expression of the DoD or the on the zip line. After all ers different subjects such as child U.S. Marine Corps. members completed the safety, different types of abuse and To contact the MCB Hawaii Public Affairs Office use obstacles, they made their D.E.F.Y. history. the following addresses: way to the bus and back to D.E.F.Y, which is a Navy/Marine HAWAII MARINE, BUILDING 216, MCB HAWAII K-Bay. Corps-wide program, has been re- KANEOHE BAY, HI, 96863 The day at Ewa Beach ceived with open arms. “It helps E-MAIL: [email protected] gave the mentors, who are when you have an active command FAX: 257-2511, PHONE: 257-8840 Staff Sgt. Jon Jerome, D.E.F.Y. mentor, encour- Marines from different such as ours. We get a lot of support,” ages Byron Kerrison to complete the obstacle. units who volunteered said Jones. HAWAII MARINE August 16, 2001 • A-3

Lt. Gen. Hailston takes command of WWORDORD ONON THETHE Marines throughout Pacific theater SSTREETTREET What was the most memorable part of your summer?

“BayFest was the best part, especially on Sunday. I got to see all of the Cpl. Roman Yurek local artists and Combat Service Support Group 3 performs a dress right dress movement to align all its rows and columns in formation. bands.” MARFORPAC, Marine Corps Bases From A-1 Pacific, (will also be) that Petty Officer beautiful machine. 3rd Class Dale At the end of his speech, “Thank you very Alejandro Lt. Gen. Hailston, paid much,” he said. Corpsman tribute to his mentor. Lieutenant Gen. Navy Medical “(Lieutenant Gen.) Hailston, a Utica, NY, na- Clinic, Pearl Libutti has been a career tive, enlisted in the Marine Harbor life-long friend of mine. Corps in 1967. His per- Frank Libutti – you’ve sonal decorations include been my hero,” said Lt. the Defense Distinguished “The best Gen. Hailston. Service Medal, the Silver part of my “(Lieutenant Gen.) Star, the , summer was Libutti is a warrior who the Bronze Star with the 3/3 hump. thinks the word ‘quit’ is a Combat “V”, the Defense I carried the ra- four-letter word, and he’d Meritorious Service dio for the com- never use it. You’re a com- Medal, the Meritorious manding officer passionate and under- Service Medal with Gold and sergeant standing leader. I can Star, the Navy and Marine . I was think of no one who I Corps Commendation motivated, and would rather follow – I fol- Medal, and the Combat it made me feel lowed you (to) III MEF Action Ribbon. good.” Cpl. Roman Yurek and it was a beautiful ma- Lieutenant Gen. Libutti Lt. Gen. Hailston greets some of the guests, before the evening chine – and I know, will depart for duty at the Lance Cpl. Change of Command ceremony. FMFPac, MarForPac, and Pentagon later this month. Guy Dreier MIMMS NCO/HazMat Marines, Airmen react to chemical, H&S Co., 3/3 nuclear attacks at MarForPac Band Hall “A good part was working BayFest. Story and Photos by personnel of a chemical or his clothing. itive feedback on the decon- The reserve MPs Lance Cpl. biological attack, and decon- He cleans himself off any tamination system. from Lexington, Ky., came and Luis R. Agostini taminate personnel and per- remaining contaminants, “I’d like to go through it, helped out. They Combat Correspondent sonal equipment as well as and then he is loaded onto a get cleaned and go back to helped us critical equipment and facil- stretcher and sent through the rear,” said Pfc. Steve provide safety To further ensure safety ities necessary to restore and the roller system, where Scholl, javelin gunner, for the rest of the from chemical sustain oper- medics wash him off. Weapons Co., 3/3. base.” and biological ations. The After he gets through the “It restores combat pos- contamination of system can system, he goes through one ture,” said Master Gunnery Lance Cpl. personnel and also be used last contaminant detection Sgt. Fred Hogan, MarForPac Jason Heins equipment, MCB in field hos- process before he is sent NBC chief. MP Hawaii, Kaneohe pitals. away to either return to his If successful, the ability of MP Co., HQ. Bay, Marines and “We can unit or check in to a clean the system will effectively Bn. airmen from 366 bring casual- hospital. and safely decontaminate Medical ties to field Marines who took part in victims in rear areas and Squadron, hospitals or the demonstration gave pos- fixed sites, said Oberhauser. Mountain Home facilities, Air Force Base, which “I spent my Idaho, participat- would have summer work- ed in a restora- the deconta- ing at a place tion of opera- mination that I like. I tions demonstra- systems. A Marine washes himself enjoy doing my tion Aug. 9, near off of any contaminants The patients job.” using a sponge and would get the Marine soapy water before go- Forces Pacific cleaned up, Stacy ing through the roller Nozawa Band Hall. system. and from RestOps tests there, they Express Op. the before, during and after can be brought to a clean Photo attack actions necessary to hospital,” said Oberhauser. Employee protect against and immedi- Airmen from 366 Medical ately react to the conse- Squadron played the roles of Above — Airmen from 366 Medical Squadton, Mountain the medics who would wash Home Air Force Base, Idaho, demonstrate how to remove quences of a chemical or bi- clothing from a victim of biological/nuclear contamination. ological attack at a fixed site. off the patients as they went Below — Medics clean a victim of any remaining nuclear/bi- “I got to spend “Let’s say a fixed site, through the decontamina- ological contaminants using a variety of cleansing solvents time with my such as the Honolulu tion system. and water. family. I came International Airport, or any Marines from 3/3; 1st Bn., back from a other foreign fixed site gets 12th Marines; and deployment to Okinawa. I’ve hit. We can set up RestOps Headquarters Bn. played had a great time and get victims of a chemi- the victims of nuclear and spending time cal or nuclear attack, as well chemical attacks, who wore with them. It’s a as equipment, and deconta- protective suits. The suits once in a lifetime minate them so we can con- use carbon to protect the thing.” tinue our mission,” said body from contaminants. Sgt. Steven Chief Warrant Officer John The process is completed Rogers Oberhauser, 3rd Bn., 3rd fairly quickly. Machinegun Marine Regiment nuclear, First, a Marine is removed section leader biological, and chemical of- from his gear and protective Lima Co., 3/3 ficer. suit by a medic. He is then RestOps is utilized to pro- inspected for any biological tect personnel and sensitive or chemical contaminants. equipment prior to attack, If contaminants are detect- detect, identify and warn ed, the Marine is stripped of A-4 • August 16, 2001 HAWAII MARINE Law of War Marine detachment prepares military units for real-world scenarios Training supports that group of Marines was given in- of War and rules of engage- lar it is expected that all struction in the Law of War, and ment and the Law of War as it personnel responsible for ‘law of war violations not another group was not. Law of applies in MEU(SOC) opera- “The Marine Corps planning for, directing or caused by abnormal War problems were inserted in- tions. participating in armed people in normal to the exercise, and there were The detachment also pro- works in a fluid conflict, will receive suffi- significant statistical differences vides on-demand targeted in- environment. cient training to comply conditions,’ per counsel between the two groups. struction of lesser duration with the law of armed con- for the accused in the Based on the results of the within the schools and acade- What begins as a flict in all situations rea- film, ‘Breaker Morant’ testing and the need to bring the mies that comprise the Marine humanitarian sonably contemplated by Marine Corps into compliance Corps University. operation may end their assignment.” Maj. Kurt Larson, USMCR with United States’ treaty oblig- Most Marines have heard of Also, a Marine Corps Instructor, Marine Corps ations and military instructions, the My Lai massacre and up as a low order, due to be published University the Law of War Detachment was might even believe that we, as in the next several months, established in the early 1980s to Marines, are too disciplined intensity conflict further solidifies the need implement a Marine Corps and too well trained to suc- or worse.” for both commanders and Is being out of uniform or wide training program. cumb to such acts of cruelty. troops to receive proper wearing an enemy’s uniform The Law of War Detachment However, just three months Maj. Kurt Larson training in the Law of War. during combat a Law of War vi- began as a mobile training unit after Lt. William Calley was Instructor, Marine Corps The Marine Corps olation? Are you going to be attached to HQMC. The course charged with the murder of works in a fluid environ- held accountable if given a di- of instruction, as originally de- “not less than” 109 University ment. What begins as a rect order by a superior officer signed, was taught over a five- Vietnamese at My Lai, a fresh humanitarian operation to commit a Law of War viola- day period, and covered the atrocity was committed only may end up as a low in- tion? What force, if any, can you Geneva and Hague 25 miles away in a town called tensity conflict, or worse. use against an enemy that uti- Conventions. Today, as part of Son Thang, where 16 non- order to become proficient, so We are referred to as lizes a hospital as a command the Marine Corps University, combatant women and children too must he or she be taught the “America’s 911 Force,” and we post? Does the Law of War per- the de- were killed Law of War — not simply to are expected to accomplish a tain to military operations other tach- by U.S. learn the rules but also to incul- myriad of missions with the than war? ment Marines. cate the ideals. highest degree of efficiency and The answers to these ques- teaches One of As far as being “commonsen- professionalism. While per- tions and more are covered in a the the first sical,” refer to the first set of forming our mission we also three-day intensive training course questions questions posed at the begin- have to be cognizant of the package offered by the Law of over asked after ning of this article and see if “CNN factor,” which records War Detachment of the Marine three such an in- you, as the reader, have the com- and holds us accountable for Corps University. days, cident like mon sense answers that you everything we do — and fail to In the late 1970s, several this is would be willing to act upon or do. Donald Green USMCR (Ret.), times “ What advise others to act upon during We can reduce uncertainties was charged with assessing the each Law of hostilities. with training. If commanders need for Law of War training in year, at War train- The Law of War represents and troops learn their obliga- the Marine Corps, as well as ev- various ing did the our international commitment tions under the Law of War, they idence that such training was Marine individu- to the values of justice, human can focus more on the end state consistent with the Principles of Corps als re- rights and the dignity of human of the mission at hand. War and Marine Corps doctrine. bases ceive?” At life. Defense Department direc- The Marine Corps To gather evidence of the im- and sta- the outset, tive 5100.77 states that “[m]em- University’s Law of War pact of such training, a testing tions. some may bers of the armed forces shall Detachment can provide a unit program was conducted during The course emphasizes the dismiss the need for this kind of comply with the Law of War with complete, relevant and im- Forest Gale ‘79, the largest am- Law of War as applied to real training because Law of War during all armed conflicts, how- portant training that will assist phibious exercise staged in the world operational scenarios. principles seem to be simple ever such conflicts are charac- warfighters in becoming fully Pacific since World War II. Special emphasis is placed on common sense. However, just terized...”. Navy Instruction During this exercise one the interaction between the Law as a rifleman needs to shoot in 3300.1A states that “[in] particu- See LAW OF WAR, A-13 HAWAII MARINE August 16, 2001 • A-5 Skinny Dragons return from multi-nation exercise in Chile Lt. Richard Pool flew sorties conducting squadrons to fly round- Public Affairs Officer, VP-4 multi-mission support for the-clock operations, pro- a multi-national Surface viding surface warfare An aircrew from Patrol Action Group. and undersea warfare Squadron Four returned The exercise is a bian- support for the multi-na- home to MCB Hawaii, nual event integrating tional Surface Action Kaneohe Bay, last week af- joint training and simulat- Group led by the USS ter a three-week detach- ed warfare scenarios. Ticonderroga CG-47 and ment in Chile in support VP-4 was part of the USS Rodney M. Davis of exercise Teamwork multi-national group of FFG-60. South 01. maritime patrol and re- The P-3 Orion’s ability Led by Skinny Dragon connaissance planes that to change from the role of Executive Officer, Cmdr. included squadrons from “detecting” a hostile sub- Tyrone Payton, the VP-4 Naval Air Station marine, to “deterring” an Detachment, consisting of Whidbey Island, Wash. imminent attack on 12 members of Combat (VP-40), Canada (MP-407) friendly surface vessels, to Aircrew 1 and nine main- and Chile (VP-1). “attacking” a hostile sub- tenance personnel, flew in Combat Aircrew-1 marine proved invaluable support of Teamwork kicked off the exercise by during Teamwork South Courtesy of Lt. Steve Schabacker South 01 between June 21 attending a pre-sail con- 01. and July 14. Chilean Navy Cmdr. Jose Miguel Aguirre, Commadante of VP-1, exchanges unit ference in Antofagasta, Highlighting their per- plaques with Cmdr. Tyrone Payton, executive officer, VP-4, at the Naval War College, Operating from Vina Chile, to finalize prepara- formance, CAC-1 — as Valparaiso, Chile. del Mar, Chile, CAC-1 tions for the exercise. The exercise required the P-3 See VP-4, A-10 A-6 • August 16, 2001 HAWAII MARINE

EVERY CLIME AND PLACE

Cpl. Mike Vrabel

An AV-8B Harrier takes off from the expeditionary airfield at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, 29 Palms, Calif., Aug. 10, in route to a designated bomb target. VMA-542 back in CAX action Cpl. Mike Vrabel Each ordnance drop is one of many Rockville, Md. “Here, we can prac- Combat Correspondent moving parts in the combined arms tice low altitude flying.” training, which can mean an in- One of the few disadvantages to TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. – creased stress level for the solo pi- training here is the lack of supplies. For the first time since 1999, the lots. Parts take longer to reach the Tigers are roaring in the Mojave. “We really have to be on our squadron after they are ordered, Marine Attack Squadron-542, game out here,” said Schnur, who said Cpl. Jason M. Curl of Monroe, based at Marine Corps Air Station explained if the timing of a bomb- Wisc. Cherry Point, N.C., arrived at ing run is off, even by one minute, “We’ve been getting (Cherry Combined Arms Exercise 9 here late it can disrupt all aspects of an exer- Point) to send us parts from July, and has been helping Marine cise, including artillery and mortar Harriers there,” said Curl, part of Air Ground Task Force-2 accom- fires. the aviation life support mainte- plish its mission from the air. “We are just one piece of the puz- nance team here. This desert training provides a zle,” agreed Capt. Luis E. Villalobos, Despite the slow supplies, the rare opportunity for Harrier pilots also a pilot for VMA-542. squadron is taking full advantage of to unleash their payloads of explo- Training in the midst of the the desert environment and the sive fury. MAGTF’s many warfighting ele- training they get back home. “Out west is the only place we ments makes CAX a unique experi- “This is like nothing on the East can drop live ordnance,” said VMA- ence for the Tigers. Coast,” said pilot Capt. Micah 542 pilot Capt. Steve R. Schnur. “It “On the East Coast, its like we Curtsinger, from Lexington, Ky. makes things more realistic.” train in a vacuum,” said Allentown, “We’ve all had training, and we get When delivering ordnance here, Pa., native Schnur. “We train, but to use it out here.” the squadron doesn’t play alone. not in coordination with other The Marines of VMA-542 will units.” take their Harriers’ speed and fire- According to Villalobos, an power into the Final Exercise added advantage to training in the (FINEX), the last training evolution desert is the lack of flying wildlife at CAX, before returning home. that can cause damage to an aircraft. “In , you have to worry Cpl. Mike Vrabel about bird strikes,” ex- VMA-542 awakens their sleeping “Tigers” in preparation for another plained ordnance delivery at Combined Villalobos, who Arms Exercise-9. hails from HAWAII MARINE August 16, 2001 • A-7

Watch out!

An amphibious assault vehi- cle from Combat Support Co., 3rd Marine Regiment, rehears- es a landing Friday on Pyramid Rock Beach, aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay.

Lance Cpl. Luis R. Agostini A-8 • August 16, 2001 HAWAII MARINE New MCRC general gets, gives direction on modern recruiting General celebrates successess of so exceeded its mission for and substa- Staff Sgt. Marcos Estrada, the month — a week ear- tion noncom- far right, RSS Oak Park winning station, reinforces that NCOIC, lines up his putt on ly. missioned of- the green, while, from right the key to success is leadership The general came to ficers-in- to left, Maj. Gen. Jerry D. Chicago with two simple charge. Humble, Commanding Staff Sgt. cants into the Marine General Marine Corps Nicola McCuin Corps is not a suicide mis- missions: to solicit input “Recruiting Recruiting Command, Maj. Combat Correspondent sion, and Recruiting from successful Marine re- is just like the James J. Minick, RS cruiters on the direction of battles,” said Chicago commanding offi- Station Chicago Marines cer, and GySgt. David Lee, MARINE CORPS RE- know success pays. recruiter training and re- Sgt. Maj. RSS Indiana NCOIC, look on cruiting in the future, and Kenneth W. CRUITING STATION When Maj. Gen. Jerry Staff Sgt. Nicola McCuin and offer words of advice. CHICAGO — Recruiting D. Humble took com- to celebrate another suc- Dillon, RS duty is the hardest duty mand of Marine Corps cessful, monthly battle Chicago sergeant major. next to combat according Recruiting Command with a victorious station. He felt that “it pays to be to the Commandant of the May 22, he made getting It pays to be a winner. a winner” was the opti- Marine Corps. out and meeting his re- Taking care of Marines by mum comment made by Every day, Marine re- cruiting teams one of his making them successful the general. cruiters fight a battle first priorities. And that’s and reinforcing success “If you are not a winner, against fierce adversaries: just what the general did were items the general you’re a loser. It’s that apathy, a strong economy in July. He dropped in on emphasized during his simple,” said Dillon. and students going to col- the flagship of the 9th open discussion with the lege in record numbers. Marine Corps District — command group members See RECRUITING, A-13 Although it is a month- Recruiting Station ly, up-hill battle, recruiting Chicago — which had al- qualified, quality appli- ready not only met but al- A-10 • August 16, 2001 HAWAII MARINE

TONGA, From A-1 local community before leaving at a later date. India Co., 3/3 will conduct While the deployment SSALUTESALUTES light training that will cul- may be a short one for minate in a live fire exercise many of the Marines, they VR-51 involving both the Marines still understand the impor- and the TDS. tance of their task as Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Lt. Cmdr. David N. Valente The Kingdom of Tonga is providers of humanitarian Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Volrath the only remaining monar- assistance. Petty Officer 1st Class Corey B. Helfman chy in the Pacific and a ma- “The Marines are excited Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Adams jority of their local popula- to be a part of something tion speaks fluent English. they do not normally par- Promotions The majority of the ticipate in, and by that, I Chief Petty Officer Select Eric J. Dixon Chief Petty Officer Select Hector Guzman Marines deployed to Tonga mean humanitarian ef- will only be on dry land for forts,” said Capt. Patrick W. Designated as C-20G Loadmaster/Naval Aircrewman about five days before load- Boyd, executive officer in Petty Officer 2nd Class Paul A. Artero ing back onto the Frederick charge for the Tafakula ex- for the long voyage back to ercise. KD-22 Range High Shooters, July 16-20 Oahu. “They are also excited to Rifle Score of 53 Some of the medical per- visit an area of the world Staff Sgt Thomas E. Purnell sonnel will stay in Tonga that most people never get of LSP Co., CSSG-3 longer to further assist the a chance to see.” Pistol Score of 371 Sgt Joseph L. Winkelman of MP Co., HQ Bn.

VP-4, From A-5

part of the “Blue Force” — detected, tracked and delivered multiple simulated torpedo attacks on Pfc. Jason E. Miller the enemy: “Orange Force” submarine. Lt. Gen. Libutti, Jim Nabors and Gen. Jones share casual Between the two phases of the exercise and in a conversation after the promotion ceremony Aug. 9. joint celebration of America’s Independence Day GOMER, From A-1 lance corporal chevron and and Canada’s Canada Day (July 1st), while still eagle globe and anchor. overseas, all VP-4, VP-40 and MP-407 personnel Carter, who would often “Gol-leee, I never ex- enjoyed a traditional outdoor barbecue hosted by try to think of elaborate pected this, not in a million Chilean squadron VP-1. plans to get rid of him on years,” Nabors said. “If “We met or exceeded all objectives of the exer- the show. Gomer was an Gomer Pyle were here, to- cise,” said Cmdr. Payton, as officer in charge of the honest Marine with a big day, it would be the proud- MPA Detachment. “Teamwork South 01 provided heart. est day of his life.” invaluable training to all involved. As well, the Nabors said that when Chileans were superb they were making the pi- hosts and made our stay lot for the show, it was left very enjoyable.” up to him, which branch of service that Gomer Pyle would be in. He chose the Marines. “I chose the Marines be- cause I thought then and still think today that they are the best,” Nabors said. An elated Nabors grinned as the comman- dant pinned on his gold HAWAII MARINE August 16, 2001 • A-11

MMILITARYILITARY PPOLICEOLICE BBLOTTERLOTTER Traffic Court various pieces of his audio ed that person(s) un- parked vehicle. There were 114 traffic equipment. known entered her se- citations issued for the -A Marine reported that cured quarters by un- Lost and Found week of Aug. 2-9. person(s) unknown had known means and stole To contact Lost and backed into his vehicle various personal belong- Found, please call Cpl. The Blotter causing minor damage. ings. Fernandez at 257-2103, -Military police and K-9 -A Marine was arrested ext. 325. -A Marine was arrested units conducted a com- by HPD for driving under by the Honolulu Police mand authorized vehicle the influence of alcohol. Neighborhood Watch Department for criminal inspection. His BAC was .143 percent. Crime Prevention is property damage. Bail -A Marine reported that Bail was set at $250. looking for neighborhood was set at $100. person(s) unknown en- -A Marine reported that representatives to take -Two Marines were ap- tered his secured and un- an individual entered his charge of local neighbor- prehended for assaulting attended vehicle and stole secured room by un- hoods. each other. One of the electronic equipment. known means and at- If you’re interested in Marines was also charged -A Marine was arrested tempted to take various getting involved, call with underage consump- by HPD for driving under personal items. Crime Prevention at 257- tion. the influence of alcohol. -A civilian was in- 2103, ext. 314. -A Marine reported that His blood alcohol content volved in a traffic accident person(s) unknown en- was .130 percent. Bail was while she was backing Crime Prevention tered his secured and un- set at $250. and failed to maintain suf- Contact Cpl. Gordon attended vehicle and stole -A Sailor’s wife report- ficient distance from a Scott at 257-2103, ext. 315. A-12 • August 16, 2001 HAWAII MARINE Marine’s training grooms dogs to protect Cpl. Roman Yurek at Canales. The but works for her at Pokela Kennels, Inc. Combat Correspondent attack was so That is where many of the dogs are kept. powerful it Recently, Canales and the dogs from Man’s best friend can serve many pur- nearly knocked the kennel were brought to Windward poses to people, from companionship to him over. Mall for a demonstration. protection. The dog was He also works with the K-9 unit for the What better than an animal that kids taught to attack Military Police Co., MCB Hawaii, can play with, and at the same time pro- if his owner was Kaneohe Bay. tect the family that it lives with. threatened. So “He hangs out with us a lot. We find For Lance Cpl. Robert Canales, a rifle- Canales went ways to combine the aspects of his train- man with Lima Co., 3rd Bn., 3rd Marine up to Tufele and ing and our training. The biggest differ- Regiment, currently on the Fleet pushed her. ence in the dogs is that his dogs are Assistance Program at Family Services, Again, the dog trained more for show,” said Cpl. Jason training dogs is a passion. at her side leapt Hutchison, chief trainer for the Military “I love dogs and I see them as my best towards the as- Working Dog section of the MP Co. friend,” said Canales. sailant. Canales works to train dogs for sport Canales is involved in a form of dog Both Canales and protection, but he makes sure that training that is a popular sport in Europe and Tufele said the dogs do receive a chance to socialize called Schutzhund. This sport uses dogs that these ani- with other dogs and with people. He has like the German Shepherds or Belgian mals could a wife and daughter, and a dog trained Malimois. crush a person’s in Schutzhund. There are three areas of a Schutzhund arm with their “My family loves training with the competition. The first is tracking; the bite, but they dogs. My daughter even shouts com- dogs must track a scent on the ground, Cpl. Roman Yurek are very obedi- mands and the dog listens to her. This is with their noses pushed on the ground. Oso, a Belgian Malimois, attacks Canales after he aggressivly ent. a great way for me to do what I like and Another area is obedience where the grabbed Tufele during the protection portion of Oso’s training. After Oso spend time with my family as well,” said handler runs a certain distance and thrashed at the Canales. stops, but the dog must stay at his side instructed when it is and is not okay to arm guard for a while, Tufele gave the Besides training the animals, Tufele at all times. Finally there is the protec- fire a weapon. command to let go and the dog backed and Canales also screen potential buyers tion aspect of the competition. One of the dogs he trains is Oso, a off, still keeping an eye on Canales. to ensure that the animal will be used for This training causes a problem for Belgian Malimois owned by Ute Tufele. Oso is only nine-months old, but can the purpose it has been trained for. Canales at times when he trains dogs on Canales trains Oso as a protection dog climb fences more than six feet high. The “We don’t sell them to drug lords or base. for Tufele. dog can also clear a fence that is close to anything,” Tufele added. Here the dogs are trained that when “He is a really good dog. I take him four feet high. When driving down Mokapu near the person is located, they start barking. running with me and he loves being pet Canales said he normally trains the Risley Field, don’t be shocked to see a Once the command of attack is given, the by other people,” said Tufele. dogs and sells them to buyers interested large dog racing towards a man with a dogs leap and knock the person down. The calm dog laid at her side, but 50 in Schutzhund. He said these dogs are huge arm guard. “We don’t teach the dogs to attack peo- yards away, Canales put on an arm also used in personal protection, police That is probably Canales training a ple, we teach them when it is and is not guard. and rescue departments. dog for Schutzhund or personal protec- okay to bite,” said Canales. Then Oso was given the command to Canales not only trains Oso for Tufele, tion. It is similar to the reputation of attack, and Marines being trigger happy killers, in a few sec- when in reality, Marines are taught and onds leaped HAWAII MARINE August 16, 2001 • A-13

RECRUITING, From A-8 Maj. Clifford L. Milton, LAW OF WAR, From A-4 MCRC sergeant major, “[General Humble] stood off to the side ob- combat ready — a status that requires Marines to loves winners, and that serving quietly as the gen- know how to conduct hostilities without violating works for Chicago,” said eral took up his position. the applicable Law of War. Gunnery Sgt. Edward The general, command (Editor’s Note: Major Larson is also an attorney with Minton, RSS Joliet non- group and NCOICs, all the Office of Immigration Litigation, U.S. Department of commissioned officer in grouped into “fire teams” Justice, Washington, D.C. charge and a career re- of four, went at it for Marine Corps University Law is sponsoring a three- cruiter. “Make mission hours. day Law of War course aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe and go fishing or golfing. “Anytime I get to play Bay, Aug. 27-29. Registration will start at 7:30 a.m on It’s great. The general got golf it’s a beautiful day,” the first day of class, and classes will be held from 8 a.m. the opportunity to see said Lee, who was almost - 4:30 p.m. in the Bachelor Officer Quarters Conference Chicago is a winner.” positive that the overall Room. The class uniform will be utilities; no particular With a solid back- winner had to be the gen- rank, background, or MOS is required to attend. ground in recruiting, eral. However, commanders, staff officers, judge advocates and Humble gained attention “Having served with law enforcement personnel are strongly encouraged to at- easily and effortlessly. the general in a previous tend. Contact Maj. Hitesman at 257-5742 or e-mail hites- For Gunnery Sgt. David command, I’m very famil- [email protected] to reserve a seat. Lee, RSS Indiana NCOIC iar with his leadership and new to the recruiting style and philosophy,” business, Maj. Gen. said Minick. “It is clear Humble’s words of advice that everyone came away on how to be successful on from the visit excited the forward edge of the about what we provide mean streets of recruiting and accomplish for the hit home. Marine Corps and moti- “Recruiting is such a vated to continue the re- strange and difficult cruiting fight.” beast,” said Lee, who It would probably be spent only a couple of difficult to find a Marine months on production as at RS Chicago who does- a recruiter before donning n’t believe that the gener- the NCOIC cover. “The al was the winner that af- general said that success- ternoon; after all, he has ful recruiting falls back on RS Chicago on his side, solid Marine Corps lead- winning his battles month ership. after month, year after “Revert back; you will year. be successful. That’s “It was a tremendous something I can do,” Lee shot of confidence for our added. Marines,” Minick said. Gunnery Sgt. Leon “We welcome the general Shivers, RSS Chicago Lawn NCOIC, was im- pressed not by what the general said, but what the general wanted to hear from them. “There are going to be some serious changes. He wants to know how he can better equip his recruiters, and he asked for ideas. He wants to make changes to recruiter school and make it perti- nent to what we do out here,” said Shivers, a ca- reer recruiter. “He’s will- ing to listen to our ideas. He wants to know about the problems and wants solutions. I’ve got some ideas that I’ll be sending to him.” After an afternoon of questions, answers and idea exchanging, the gen- eral, command group and NCOICs refocused their energies on a different battle the following morn- ing. It was fierce; sweat was seen falling from the gen- eral’s brow as Maj. James J. Minick, RS Chicago commanding officer, looked on with a stone- cold stare. Dillon and Sgt. Hawaii MMARINEARINE IFESTYLES HawaiiLL Marine B Section IFESTYLESAugust 16, 2001 A reel good time

Deep sea fishing serves up ocean adventure, excitment Story and photos by I passed the time sitting Army Staff Sgt. with the skipper and deck Kanessa Mynett-Allen hand, who both eagerly PAO Chief shared “war stories” about the biggest, best fishing ex- SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii periences they’d known. I — Never before did the snapping sound became thrilled with the of a rubber band sound so good. “Fish idea that I too might catch on!” he screamed as the rubber band tied an 800-pound marlin, as to the tag line broke, letting everyone on another novice fisherman board know a fish was in tow. visiting Hawaii from Excitement raced across the deck as Poland had done the day the fight to reel in the first catch of the before my first trip out on day began. the beautiful blue waters The battle ended with a 20-pound ono, surrounding Oahu. or wahoo, on board the Sea Hawk and Mike Rush, the 29-year- six amateur fishermen soaring with old fisherman and deck pride and bubbling with anticipation hand originally from New over the next chance to show off newly- Jersey, has lived in Hawaii learned fishing skills. for four years. His descrip- Next in line to sit in the single wood- tive story telling and obvi- en fisherman’s chair on deck, I waited ous love for his job, kept patiently to try my luck with whatever me entertained and some- sea creature caught the line. This first- what unconcerned that no time deep-sea fisherman was deter- fish were biting. mined to have the biggest catch of the He began the trade at 4- day, and I years-old, but would have says “he was still bragging in the womb” rights for when he first Deckhand, Mike Rush, teaches Spc. Larry Angel, a rifleman for Co. A, 14th Infantry Regiment, prop- weeks. rode on a boat er reeling techniques at the start of the day to bring in the big catch. I watched and experienced each of the the sport. the tips, I work because I love to fish.” I hadn’t expected to feel the exhilara- poles, will- Rush spends his days It was then, as patience was wearing tion I had, or expected the rush to be so ing a fish to trolling across the ocean shar- thin, five-and-a-half hours after the first intense. catch hold ing his stories, meeting what he catch, that we all stared out to sea, hop- I couldn’t wait for another fish to grab and com- refers to as “a spice of life” and ing another fish would accommodate hold and give the others aboard the mence my assisting many in proper fish- our desires, then it happened. chance I had just experienced. And it adventure. ing techniques. The rubber band snapped, everyone didn’t take long. Within an hour, two Hour after A deck hand by trade, Rush screamed, I jumped into the chair, more got the opportunity to sit in that hour I wait- prefers to think of himself as “a grabbed the pole, and began to reel. same chair. One won the battle catching ed for anoth- fish slayer.” As he puts it, “fish- It was much harder than I expected. a gorgeous Mahi Mahi, another won “the er fish to ing is the last hunting occupa- The force and the fight on the other end fish that got away” story of the day. challenge A deep sea fisherman twists a rub- tion in the world.” of the line was as intense as the one I The 10-hour trip wrapped up with man, grow- ber band around the tag line. A sign in the gallery of the waged. three fish on board, an unbelievable ing ever boat reads, “Crew works for I reeled harder and faster, pulling the amount of excitement and six new fish- more tired and dismayed with the whole fish and tips.” fish closer and closer, until finally I saw ermen proud of themselves. profession as morning crept into after- The tanned and thin Rush is quick to him! A three-foot long, 25-pound ono ap- Mine did end up as the biggest catch noon. dispel this, and says, “I don’t work for proached the back of the boat and I con- of the day, just for a matter of record, but tinued to reel, continued to the real prize in all of it was certainly and pull, until finally he was on simply the experience. board. In what I expected to be just a fun- I had won and so far, he was filled day at sea, basking in the Hawaiian the biggest fish. sun, I found what may just become a life- At that moment, I under- long hobby. stood Rush’s love for his job. I To schedule a deep-sea fishing trip, understood the need to do it call the MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, again and again, and more than Marina at 254-7666 or Information anything, I understood why pa- Ticketing and Registration, Schofield tience is a virtue. Barracks at 655-9971.

Army Sgt. George Bonnell, a team leader for Co. A, 1st Bn., 14th Infantry Rush checks the lure before casting it out into the water in hopes of bringing in a large catch. Regiment, proudly displays the first catch of the day. B-2 • August 16, 2001 HAWAII MARINE MCCSMCCS M ARINE C ORPS C OMMUNITY S ERVICES www.mccshawaii.com POSSIBILITIES IN PARADISE By Debbie Aisoff, MCCS Public Relations A Common Playground may use their funny mon- All guests will receive the true “Aloha” spirit? lated stations will include most comprehensive, ef- Concert ey to bid on prizes during 20 percent off Nike, The O’Club is confident cholesterol, diet and nutri- fective resources. Here’s the 9:30 – 10 p.m. auction. Reebok and Asics prod- you’ll get your “Aloha tion, fitness, safe sex, what’s upcoming: The grounds may be The Vegas-style party ucts during this event fill” during their drunk & drugged driving Friday — Resume common, but the concert will continue with a late (Not to include clearance, Statehood Celebration and more. Get the facts Workshop, Bldg. 267, is not. The Child night dance party until 1 99 cent ending and shoes Hawaiian Luau, Aug. 25. and get healthy. For more, Room 2 from 9 – 11 a.m. Development Center in- a.m. For more informa- that are already at a per- Cocktail hour begins at 5 contact the Health Call 257-7790. vites the entire MCB tion, call 254-5592. centage off. Discounts will p.m. and dinner starts at 6 Promotions Coordinator, Tuesday — Federal Hawaii community to en- be taken at the register). p.m. Dan Dufrene, at 254-7636. Employment Workshop, joy the sounds of the Coach Connection For more information, call This enchanted Bldg. 267, Room 2 from 9 Marine Forces Pacific 254-7522. Hawaiian evening will in- Semper Fit Shorts – 11 a.m. Call 257-7790. Band during their Concert Youth Activities is seek- clude a lei greeting, pool- Tuesday - Thursday — and Family Picnic Party, ing to make a volunteer Wrappin’ up the Right side entertainment, a The Semper Fitness L.I.N.K.S. Morning Friday from 5 – 6:30 p.m. flag football and cheer- Way Hawaiian History comic Gymnasium turns on the Session, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Hosted on the common leading coach connection briefing, a Polynesian heat four nights a week. at the L.I.N.K.S. House, playground, all families during the Windward The Base Library’s Review and fine dining a- The 30 and Over Bldg. 3074. Call Nico are encouraged to pack a Federal Credit Union’s Summer Reading Wrap- la-Hawaiian-style buffet. Basketball League plays Duncan at 257-2368. picnic and gather with Youth Flag Football and up Party kicks off Reservations for mem- Monday and Wednesday Tuesday — Stress friends and family for an Cheerleading season that Saturday at the Base bers and guests are re- nights starting at 6 p.m. Management, Bldg. 216, evening of quality family runs Sept. 29 – Nov. 17. Theater at 10 a.m. quired. Ticket prices are Plenty of volleyball Room 57 from 11:45 a.m. – time. For more informa- Practice begins Aug. 27. Party highlights will in- $19.59 adult, $8 children 4 bumps, sets, and spikes 1 p.m. Call 257-7787. tion, call the CDC at 257- Anyone interested in a clude McDonald’s very – 11 years. For more infor- ignite every Tuesday and Wednesday — Inter- 1388. volunteer coaching posi- own posh, purple mon- mation, or to make your Thursday also beginning viewing Workshop, Bldg. tion should contact the ster, Grimace, who will reservation, call 254-7649. at 6 p.m. 267, Room 2 from 9 – 11 A Gambling Good Time Youth Sports Specialist, charm the crowd; a If you’d like to get in- a.m. Call 257-7790. Clark Abbey, at 254-7611. Polynesian Show; awards Here’s to Your Health volved or merely request Wednesday — Armed Feeling lucky? All staff for top reader; certificates more information, call Services YMCA Play- noncommissioned officers Athletic Feel-good for all Summer Reading Living a healthy Sports Coordinator, Jason morning Trip to the are invited to put their Footwear Program participants; and lifestyle is much more Enrique, at 254-7591. Honolulu Zoo, 10 a.m. “funny money” to the test a drawing for free books. than counting calories. Adults are $4, Children 6 – during the Staff NCO You’re invited to attend The Summer Reading In honor of National The Personal Services 12 years, $1. Kids five and Club’s Casino Night, an athletic shoe clinic Wrap-up Party is a family Men’s Health Month, the Melting Pot under are free. Call Jodie Saturday from 7 - 9:30 Saturday inside the event and guests may at- MCCS Health Promotion Westin at 254-4719. p.m. Tickets are on sale Marine Corps Exchange’s tend regardless of sector is hosting jointly They’re always confi- Aug. 23 — Sponsorship now for only $15. The cov- Shoe Department from 11 Summer Reading with Sandlin & Associates dential and always free. Training, Bldg. 3096 from er charge grants patrons a.m. – 2 p.m. Program participation. a Men’s Healthy Lifestyle And the best part is, class- 2 – 3 p.m. Call 257-7790. $200 of funny money, Athletic shoe represen- For more, call the Base Expo Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. es, workshops or events Aug. 28 - 30 — plenty of pupus and a DJ tatives from Nike, Reebok Library at 254-7624. – 2 p.m. inside Anderson are ideal for someone in Combined Key Volunteer to keep the party rolling. and Asics will be onsite to Hall. your family. Training, 8 a.m. – noon at Casino Night guests assist guests with ques- Stately Celebration— All active duty military Personal Services is lo- the KV Center, Bldg. 579. tions and to demonstrate Hawaiian Style are invited to attend the cated in Bldg. 216 and Military spouses are invit- the latest in athletic shoe Men’s Healthy Lifestyle committed to providing ed to attend and refresh- SM&SP technology and style. Have you experienced Expo. Featured health-re- MCB Hawaii with the ments will be served. Call K-Bay’s JEC has made lifelong learning a reality Debbie Aisoff to obtain and meet educational goals. MCCS Public Relations For Sheridan, his sacrifices and academic tenacity will help secure a spot on the By most standards he’s already a success. Highway Patrol someday. He’s a Marine, a husband and a father of two. “I have 13 months left in the corps,” noted While he gallantly dons the eagle, globe and Sheridan. “I will have my Associate Degree in anchor, and adores his family, Sgt. Jason Criminal Justice from Chaminade University Sheridan of 1st Radio Battalion yearns for in March 2002. (All events are open more. A Marine of six years, Sheridan strongly to single, active duty And it is precisely his yearning coupled advocates to his fellow Marines and Sailors to military personnel.) with a Marine’s discipline that will carry him take advantage of the JEC benefits. through long hours of study time, early morn- “Are you kidding? Making my initial JEC Mahalo ing hours researching and writing papers and appointment for the tuition assistance brief Many thanks are ex- basically bypassing a social life. And all for was the best move I could have made—tu- tended to the what? ition assistance pays 75 percent of your class- Windward The answer lies in “Lifelong Learning.” es,” said Sheridan. Community Federal Through the Marine Corps Community Sheridan’s success story is one of many Credit Union for mak- Services Personal Services’ Joint Education aboard K-Bay. According to the JEC ing the SM&SP activi- Center, “Lifelong Learning” provides educa- Education Officer, Loretta Cornett-Huff, 204 ties, trips and sporting tional opportunities, counseling, testing and on-base degrees and certificates were earned events possible. scholarship information for Marines, Sailors thus far for fiscal year 2001. Further JEC sta- and their adult family members. tistics indicate that both military personnel Hawaiian Hop Sheridan, like many servicemembers and and civilian students earned 31 Associate’s Make your Labor their families aboard MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe degrees, 58 Baccalaureate, nine Master’s, one Debbie Aisoff Day an adventure with Bay, quickly grasped that utilization of the Doctorate, six GED high school diplomas and a Big Island Adventure Sergeant Jason Sheridan, a Marine with 1st JEC’s resources was the most efficient means 99 Military Academic Skills Program Radio Bn., studies long and hard at the MCB Trip, Sept. 1 – 3. The Certificates from on-base colleges: Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Joint Education Center. cost is $235 per person, Chaminade University, Coastline which includes airfare, Community, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical, “As a conduit for reaching personal and shared accommoda- Hawaii Pacific University, Wayland Baptist professional goals, Marines and Sailors will tions and a rental car. University and University Southern find the JEC to be there for them every step of Hike to the lava flows, California. their educational ladder — from benefits to visit the black sand To provide high quality, off-duty education choices to graduation,” said Kuhn. beaches and more. for military personnel is a strategic JEC goal The JEC also prides itself on incorporating Space is limited so call that Cornett-Huff and her staff are committed the human touch. Nowhere is this demon- 254-7593 today! to. Allegiance to this goal is exemplified in strated better than through the resourceful the various services the JEC offers such as on-base college staff members as well as unit Upcoming Events Sept. 15: Star of Tuition Assistance briefings, obtaining official Education Officers. Honolulu Dinner Marine and Sailor Military Occupational If you’re ready to make your “everything Cruise, $30. Service transcripts, scholarship resources and good-to-go,” call the JEC for an appointment Sept. 29-30: Fall testing. at 254-2158 or log on www.mccshawaii.com Softball Classic MCCS Personal Services Director under the Personal Services / Education por-

Tournament Debbie Aisoff Douglas Kuhn views the JEC as a vital sector tion to discover college hot links, resources Oct. 13 of MCCS and strongly encourages each : Deep Sea Marine and Sailor students work hard to earn and schedules. Fishing Trip their degrees during a school session at the Marine and Sailor to take advantage of the ed- Unofficial transcripts may be obtained by Oct. 31: Halloween base Joint Education Center. ucational prospects aboard MCB Hawaii. visiting http://smart.cnet.nvay.mil. Formation Run Nov. 17: 3 on 3 Food Drive Tournament Nov. 21: Holiday MOVIE TIME Bash Dec. 14: Shank & Prices: Adults (12 and older) $3, Children (6 to 11) $1.50, Children (5 Crazy / Beautiful (PG-13) Friday at 7:15 p.m. Slice Golf Tournament and younger) free. Matinee prices are $2 for adults and $1 for children. Atlantis (PG-13) Friday at 10 p.m. Dec. 30 — Jan. 1: Parents must purchase tickets for “R” rated movies in person at the box Laura Croft: Tomb Raider (PG-13) Saturday at 7:15 p.m. Outer Island Trip office for children 16 years old and younger. The Fast and the Furious (PG-13) Saturday at 9:45 p.m. For more info, call For E-5 and below, admission is free to the second show on Friday and Dr. Doolittle 2 (PG) Sunday at 3:30 p.m. the SM&SP Manager at Saturday evenings only. Sunday evenings, the price is $1 for all patrons. Crazy / Beautiful (PG-13) Sunday at 7:15 p.m. 254-7593. Please show your ID at the box office. Phone 254-7642 for recorded info. Kiss of the Dragon (R) Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Hawaii MMARINEARINE S PORTSPORTS B-3, Hawaii Marine Sports Page S August 16, 2001 MCAF G-Force swings to victory Lance Cpl.Luis R. Agostini Marine Aviation Logistic Support smashed a three-run Combat Correspondent Element Kaneohe Longballs, 25-12, to homer, and third base- take the MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, man Aaron McKinney Marine Corps Air Facility G-Force Intramural League Softball hit a two-run shot. mounted a powerful attack to defeat Championship, Saturday evening, at After the game, Annex Field. awards were given to This was G- the Longballs for finish- Force’s second ing second. G-Force trip to the K- was presented with the Bay champi- championship trophy, onship, losing and Aaron McKinney last year to was awarded the Most Camp Smith Valuable Player award. Xtreme. McKinney was quick The champi- to deflect all praise to ons averaged the rest of the team. more than 20 “It was a team effort. runs per game We won this together, during the and we couldn’t have playoffs. won without each other. We went into I ‘m proud of not only the game with my efforts but of the a confident team’s efforts as well,” mindset, after said McKinney. winning four The Longballs did not straight games let the loss damper a in the playoffs, good season. said G-Force “We just want to have coach Eric fun,” said Longballs Showalter. coach Curtis Maddox. G-Force The championship brought their victory did not come heavy bats to surprisingly to G-Force. the game. Left- “We knew what our center fielder mission was from the Ricky Lehr beginning. We wanted belted two to go undefeated and Lance Cpl. Luis R. Agostini homeruns, take the championship, Lance Cpl. Luis Agostini G-Force left-center fielder Ricky Lehr blasts one of two homeruns catcher Barry and we did,” said Tim Tyler, pitcher for G-Force, led the defensive efforts by to contribute to G-Force’s victory over the MALSEK Longballs. Cowart Showalter. pitching six innings to secure the victory. B-4 • August 16, 2001 HAWAII MARINE

MMARINEARINE MMAKEPONOSAKEPONOS HAWAIIAN FOR “MARINE BARGAINS” Autos ter, $50. Call 253-0090. Punchbowl), with pool cul-de-sac, near moun- Roadmaster tricycle, as- and jacuzzi, $400 per tains, ocean views, utilities 1999 Pontiac Sunfire, red, sembled, $15; Magna 12: month. Room is available included, no down pay- 4DR, AM/FM radio, pow- bicycle, black with training Sept. 1. Call 528-1095, ment, 10 minutes from H- er locks, manual windows, wheels $25, Tandem during the evening. 3, $550 per month. Leave great condition, $9,000 Kolcraft stroller, navy and Studio, large, quiet valley number at pager, 287-4215. OBO. Call Heather at 254- white with two canopies, 5145. $45. Call 253-0090. 1974 Mercedes, blue, must Bass car speaker for sale. sell, moving soon. Best of- Quality sounding car fer. Call Pete at 256-5753. speaker. Asking $150 2001 Honda CBR 600 F4I OBO. If interested call 254- silver/black, 375 miles, 2007. fender kit and cover in- cluded, $7,400 OBO. Yard Sales Please call Ryan at 780- 5024. Just moved in, too much 1991 Ford Exploer Sport stuff. Good things must 4X4 loaded — in beautiful go. Saturday dawn to condition, $4,500. Call dusk, 6448 B Webb Ct., off 778-3198 or 254-9458, of Cochran, across from the new construction site. Appliances Furniture Washer and Dryer, good condition, $50 each. Call Infant wooden crib and 282-2048. mattress. Excellent condi- Air Conditioners, two, tion, $50. Call Debbie at $250 and $175. Whirlpool 254-7570. Dryer, heavy duty, super Bedroom set includes two capacity, seven cycles, nights stands, one chest, four temperatures, in- one dresser with mirror, cludes cord and ducting, brown, $300. 32 inch Bush $250. Nelcor sewing ma- TV stand, black with glass chine, $125. Call 253-0090. door and two shelves, fits 36 inch TV for $500. Carpet Computer desk, dark wood laminate, $15. Call Carpets, cocoa color, total 253-0090. of five in various sizes from runner to 19’5: to Child Care 13’6”. For all $350. Call 253-0090. Needed a part-time babysitter for afternoons, Miscellaneous two to three hours. Two kids, 34 months and 20 Scuba Gear to include an months. If intereested call Oceanic Dive Bag with 254-2007. wheels; a new, medium- Wanted loving and caring sized Oceanic wetsuit; a person to babysit 30- small Aeroskin-Neoprene month-old child at your wetsuit; a medium Kaneohe Bay home. Oceanic Farmer John wet- Please call 375-1410 and suit; a small Dacor BCD; leave a message. and a Sequest regulator with octopus, dive knife Real Estate and dive light. Will sell all or partial. Call 782-6311 or Room for rent, female pre- 261-8354. ferred, three bedroom con- Char-Broil Gas Barbecue do in Makiki (which is Grill with gas-filled canis- near Waikiki and

The deadline for submitting Marine Makeponos ads is 10 a.m. Friday the week prior to publication. Makepono ad forms may be filled out Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the MCB Hawaii Public Affairs Office, locat- ed in Bldg. 216. Ads must be sub- mitted in person and will be accepted only from active duty and retired military per- sonnel, their family members and MCB Hawaii civil service workers. Ads are free and will appear in two is- sues of the Hawaii Marine. Marine Makeponos may be used only for non- commercial classified ads containing items of personal property offered by and for in- dividuals authorized to use this service. Such ads must repre- sent incidental ex- changes, not of a sus- tained business na- ture. Ads are run on a first-come, first served, space-avail- able basis.